Following in the footsteps of Raleigh and Chapel Hill, Durham has unveiled initial plans for adding a bus rapid transit line through the center of the city.
Why it matters: With dreams of light rail and commuter rail across the Triangle seemingly quashed, officials in the region have increasingly turned their eyes toward bus rapid transit as a way to improve transit options.
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- Bus rapid transit is cheaper than rail and similar to traditional bus service, but provides bus-only lanes and preferred traffic lights to improve speed, increases frequency and adds larger stations.
- Plus, it aims to reduce car usage, and it can be integrated into existing…